2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · FG03 NDY
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 41,235 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG03 NDY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2022
- 41,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG03 NDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (FG03 NDY) between March 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
FG03 NDY Mileage History
- 09/03/20064,033 mi
- 09/03/20064,033 mi
- 05/03/20074,752 mi+719 mi
- 14/02/20085,253 mi+501 mi
- 21/04/20085,309 mi+56 mi
- 22/04/20096,082 mi+773 mi
- 19/04/20109,892 mi+3,810 mi
- 13/04/201115,346 mi+5,454 mi
- 13/04/201115,354 mi+8 mi
- 17/04/201219,651 mi+4,297 mi
- 17/04/201322,324 mi+2,673 mi
- 15/04/201424,375 mi+2,051 mi
- 07/07/201526,918 mi+2,543 mi
- 06/07/201629,443 mi+2,525 mi
- 07/07/201629,476 mi+33 mi
- 30/06/201732,528 mi+3,052 mi
- 12/11/201835,487 mi+2,959 mi
- 14/11/201937,180 mi+1,693 mi
- 13/10/202038,502 mi+1,322 mi
- 06/10/202140,079 mi+1,577 mi
- 06/10/202140,079 mi
- 10/10/202241,234 mi+1,155 mi
- 10/10/202241,235 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,243 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 75
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROVER 75
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure(Serious)
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor Failure(Moderate)
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
- KV6 Plastic Thermostat Housing Leak(Serious)
The thermostat housing sits in the "V" of the engine and is made of plastic. It becomes brittle and cracks, leaking coolant invisibly.
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- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)Serious
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder FailureSerious
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor FailureModerate
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
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